Shunting Locomotives

Shunting Locomotives

Towing System and Vehicle Control

  • Engineered with advanced RAMS analysis, ensuring superior vehicle performance and system reliability.
  • Equipped with controlled take-off and anti-spin technology, enhancing traction, stability, and operational safety.
  • The Kaaf Drive Control Systems guarantee highly efficient, precise, and safe operation under varying load and track conditions.
  • Delivers uninterrupted performance with a robust and high-power drive system, specifically designed for heavy-duty and high-intensity railway operations.
  • Manufactured with high quality subsystems and components, in compliance with global railway standards, ensuring extended lifecycle and reduced maintenance costs.
  • Engineered with high vibration and fire resistance, ensuring reliable operation in extreme environmental conditions.
  • Supports both manual and remote operation, allowing multi-unit handling with a single operator, improving operational flexibility and efficiency.
  • Optimized for quick maintenance and troubleshooting, ensuring swift interventions and minimal downtime.
  • Configurable for various rail gauges, supporting 1000mm to 1676mm rail spans, as well as customized special track widths upon request.
  • Designed to meet regional railway system requirements, ensuring compatibility with specific operational and environmental conditions.

Fuel Efficiency and Environmental Compliance

  • Up to 10 times more fuel-efficient compared to traditional diesel locomotives, significantly reducing operational costs and emissions.
  • Designed for low noise pollution, ensuring compliance with environmental and occupational safety regulations.
  • Available in fully electric and hybrid models, supporting sustainable railway solutions and carbon footprint reduction.

Safety System

  • Enhanced safety features with the Kaaf Driving Control Systems, ensuring:
  • Stable and predictable performance during shunting,
  • Prevention of operator errors through predictive safety mechanisms,
  • User-friendly interface for simplified and efficient operator control.
  • Emergency stop buttons are strategically positioned for immediate accessibility.
  • ATEX compliance available upon request for hazardous environments.
  • Optional gas detection system designed for ATEX-classified areas.
  • Advanced safety sensors for proximity and impact detection (optional).
  • Optimized driver cabin design, offering excellent visibility and ergonomic control placement.

Operational Efficiency

  • Single-operator control enables efficient and streamlined shunting operations.
  • User-friendly system management reduces training time and minimizes dependency on highly specialized operators.
  • HMI-based full-time monitoring, displaying real-time operational and maintenance data.
  • Premium-grade subsystems are selected to ensure optimal durability and reliability.
  • Full-suspension axle system with a closed gearbox, providing:
  • Minimized switch wear, extending track lifespan,
  • Reduced derailment risk, ensuring safer operations.
  • Uninterrupted service availability, supported by a high-reliability system design and fast spare parts supply.
  • Integrated coupling systems, supporting various adapters for both automatic and manual connections.
  • Pneumatic braking and system control, adaptable for train sets, including customized compressor output, tank capacity, and configurations as required.

Maintenance and Accessibility

  • No need for specialized maintenance pits, ensuring easy access to drivetrain components for routine servicing.
  • In-house technical teams can efficiently perform standard maintenance operations.
  • Optimized maintenance schedules, tailored for specific applications and operational requirements.

Shunting Vehicles Product Scale
Parameters Values
Track Gauge 1000 to 1676 mm
Pulling Force 3 to 350 kN
Pull / Push Capacity 50 to 5000 ton
Approximate Vehicle Weight 2 to 90 Ton
Power Scale 3 to 300 kW
Service Time at Full Load 1 to 12 Hours*
System Nominal Operating Voltage 24 to 720V*
Battery Capacity 48 to 930Ah*
*: can be customized
Technical Specifications
Model Image 2
RE1100
Image 3
RRE750
Wheel Set Layout Double Driven Wheels Quadro (4) Driven Wheels
Max. width × height 2900x4350 2290mm × 2900 mm
Length Across Wagon End walls 7200 mm 4400 mm
Axle Base 2800 mm 1800 mm
Smallest Radius of Travel Arc 60 m Onroad 4m, On rail 25 m
Weight 30 ton 10 ton
Weight Per Axle 15 ton 5 ton
Max. Output of Traction Electric Motor 76 kW 40 kW
Continuous Output of Traction Electric Motor 38 kW 20 kW
Output Transfer Electric Electric
Max. Operating Velocity 4,5 km/h 4 km/s
Max. Velocity Loadless 9,2 km/h 15 km/s
Max. Towing Force 85,5 kN 38 kN
Continuous Towing Force 32,7 kN 15 kN
Max. Direct Track Load 1100 ton 750 ton
Power Transmission Electromechanical Electromechanical
Battery Capacity 2000Ah 2000 Ah
Nominal Voltage 80 V 80 V
Maximum Charging Time 6 hours 6 hours
Continuous Operation Time 6.09 hours (1000-ton load, 3 km/h speed, 0% slope, 5000 m curve) 6.4 hours (750-ton load, at 3 km/h speed, 0% slope, 5000m curve)
Battery Type Lead-acid battery Lead-acid battery
Battery Charge Cycle Life Approximately 1500 charge cycles Approximately 1500 charge cycles
Brake System Mechanical brakes Mechanical brakes
Remote Control With HBC Radiomatic portable radio set With HBC Radiomatic portable radio set
Driver's cabin Wide angle of view, Sound insulation, Adjustable ergonomic seats, Optional climate control system Wide angle of view, Sound insulation, Adjustable ergonomic seats, Optional climate control system
Sanding System Optional Optional
Flange Lubrication System Optional Optional
Coupling System Optional Optional
Wagon Braking System Optional Optional
Compressed Air System Optional Optional
Camera Optional Optional
Elastomer Buffer Optional Optional
Hand Brake Optional Optional
Driver Desk Optional Optional
Master Controller Optional Optional
Driver Footrest Optional Optional
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Force
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Locomotive 1 100 ton 75 ton 60 ton 6.5 kN
Locomotive 2 500 ton 385 ton 280 ton 32 kN
Locomotive 3 800 ton 610 ton 455 ton 51 kN
Locomotive 4 1200 ton 925 ton 675 ton 77 kN
Locomotive 5 1600 ton 1225 ton 900 ton 102 kN
Locomotive 6 2400 ton 1830 ton 1350 ton 153 kN
Locomotive 7 4800 ton 3670 ton 2720 ton 306 kN